PEER REVIEW IS EASY - THE GUIDE

Break Into Peer Review (Even If You’re “Just” a Junior Doctor)

A practical, insider guide to getting started with peer reviewing for top medical journals — including how to join the BMJ reviewer database, build credibility, and boost your academic CV even without published papers.

📦 What You’ll Get:

• Step-by-step guide to becoming a peer reviewer
• How to register with BMJ’s reviewer system (ScholarOne)
• Email templates to approach editors (including BMJ)
• How to build your reviewer profile (Publons, ORCID, etc.)
• Bonus: tips on co-reviewing, getting feedback, and standing out

✍️ Who It’s For:

• Foundation doctors, IMTs, GP/specialty trainees
• International Medical Graduates (IMGs) looking for academic credibility
• Medics curious about medical writing, editing, or research careers
• Anyone who’s ever thought: “I’d love to review papers, but I’m not qualified yet.”

💬 Created by:

A BMJ Clinical Editor who selects and mentors reviewers sharing the real process, not just what the journals say on their website.

🔑 Why It Matters:

Peer review is one of the fastest ways to:

• Get noticed in academic medicine
• Build your portfolio for fellowships and publishing roles
• Move from passive consumer → active contributor in research

🎁 Instant download. No gatekeeping.

You’re already smart enough. This guide shows you how to get in.